Mumbai: Ending a three-day tour to Mumbai, Italian Ambassador to India Vincenzo de Luca on Wednesday said that the Best Conservation Institute in Italy will soon work with the Maharashtra government on the pilot project for the protection and recovery of ancient temples.
De Luca said he died pandemic, there would be a new era of possibility and Mumbai would be the center of New Asia.
Green economy, energy transition and waste into energy is the main focus area of ​​his visit.
During this three-day visit, De Luca met with the Chairman of the Minister of Uddhav Thackeray and Minister of Environment Aaditya Thackeray.
De Luca also called Governor Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
“I have to say that the results of this visit have exceeded any expectations.
The message was clear,” India requires more Italy and Italy requires more India “.
Maharashtra will be a very important platform in this framework.
Maharashtra is the most advanced country in India in manufacturing and production of industrial and Italy is the second largest country in Europe for manufacturing.
It seems reasonable for me that a closer partnership must be built between us, “De Luca said.
About his meeting with Thackernays, De Luca said, “We discuss the presence of a strong Italian company in the country, especially in Mumbai and Pune.
We are also committed to the presence of a stronger Italian company and investment in the state, especially in the field of automotive, textile machinery , food processing and medical technology.
We also agree to promote shared programs and energy transition partnerships, waste for energy and cultural exchanges in the inheritance conservation and university exchange.
We will ask our best conservation institute in Italy to work with the Maharashtra Government on the pilot project Related to the protection and recovery of ancient temples.
“De Luca said that he was interested in encouraging Mumbai’s twin with Italian big cities.
“We are also interested in creating a framework for future collaboration between Italy and Mumbai cities.
I was impressed with how dynamic and in the future of this city,” De Luca said.
During his visit, De Luca also met with top industrialists including Ratan Tata and Anand Mahindra.
“I am happy to separate in the discussion with CM Uddhav Thackeray Ji, Hon.
Italian Ambassador Vincenzo de Luca Ji, Alessandro de Masia from Italy & Luigi Cascone CG Italy, shares insights about strengthening bilateral relations between Maharashtra and Italy,” Aaditya tweeted after The meeting on Tuesday.
De Luca said that Italy wanted to work on waste projects to energy in Mumbai with BMC.